Contact
Assistant Professor, Augustana - Social Sciences
- vernillo@ualberta.ca
- Availability
- Upon request
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Corticospinal Excitability; Neuromuscular Fatigue; TMS; Trail Running; Ultramarathon
Courses
AUPED 232 - Introduction to Biomechanics
Study of the application of physical laws to movement and structure. Principles of motion, force, and equilibrium are stressed. Various sport skills are examined from a biomechanical perspective. Prerequisite: AUPED 112.
AUPED 314 - Exercise Physiology
Study of the physiological response of the human body to acute exercise and to chronic exercise (training). Prerequisite: AUPED 215.
AUPED 317 - Exercise in Special Populations
This course will examine the use of physical activity in the treatment and/or prevention of chronic health conditions. There will be a particular focus on ageing, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in class, with an opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of exercise in other chronic conditions independently. Prerequisites: AUPED 216, AUPED 314 or consent of the instructor.
AUPED 343 - Training Methodologies and Athletic Performance
Study of current training and conditioning methodologies used to prepare athletes. The course emphasizes physiological adaptation, specificity, and factors that influence the training process. Prerequisite: AUPED 314. Note: Open only to a student with a major or minor in Physical Education.